Hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend! If you’re just catching up on blogs, my weekend was busy. Here’s the recap:
*I finally made it to the Portland State Farmer’s Market
*I tried my first Brick workout and got back on the bike!
*We finally started using the BBQ again and
*I took my mom to the Portland Saturday Market
What did you do this weekend? And how did you fair Monday morning?
My Monday morning did not start off with a bang, that’s for sure. I didn’t sleep well last night and woke up tired and groggy.
I packed some snacks for today (nectarine, carrots, and cherries):
The good news is that the weather was great today for my lunchtime run.
I used sunscreen and didn’t need a jacket. I ran the waterfront loop with a great time! I’ve become much faster and efficient. The good news with that is that I’m way faster than I used to be and it’s less of a struggle. The bad news? I finish the 5k or so loop on the waterfront faster and burned less calories. As a result I think I’m going to have to start running the loop twice to get a better workout!
Since I finished the loop run in such a fast time, I decided to keep going. I ran some extra blocks and then headed back to the office. I think I added about 20 blocks today (round-trip) to my run. Therefore, my run time is longer.
Today’s Stats:
Time: 38:04
Calories Burned: 445
Nike+ Pace: 9’32”
QUESTION: If you’re a runner, how fast is your mile?
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Great run girl!!!! you are getting so speedy 🙂
Thanks! I’m happy with the improvements. Now it’s time to mix up the routine.
Awesome job….I am still working on just running for a length of time, but my fastest is between 14 and 15 minutes.
Small goals are good. Like run 5 minutes or for 1 mile, then walk, then run again, etc.
I have gotten much faster since I started doing speedwork on the treadmill. I think on my 12miler I did a little over an 8min mile. It is all because of speedwork. Looks like you are going to have to start doing at 10k loop!
great job on the increased speed!!! I can run a mile in about 6:45…back when I was young ( haha) I could run a sub 6 min mile…oh those were the days!!!
WOW! You guys are all so fast!!
Way to go on the mileage/pace! I’m still at about a 9 min/mile. To avoid injuries start out slow, speed will come with experience. Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend!
Right now my fastest is 9:30 and I am SO happy with that! Some days are better than others but each day is a new day! Congrats on increasing your run, for not sleeping well last night that had to make you feel better!
I think I’m about 9:30ish too. For me, my goal is to sustain a pace and continue to run without stopping more than being fast.
My Monday actually turned out decent.
My recap: Friday: Swam 1500meters.
Sat: Rest day.
Sun: Biked 30miles.
Mon: 15 mile bike, 2.5 mile run, 550 meter swim.
I felt pretty good for a Monday. Lets see how I swim today.
That sounds like a pretty great set of work outs! Good job!
My mile time depends on the distance. But typically when racing I average 7:00/minute miles.
I am sloooooooooow. I try to maintain a 10 minute mile on long runs and I can manage a 9:30 or so for very short runs (like 5k or less). I’ve never actually done speed work, and trail running/hill running didn’t change my pace in the least. I keep saying I’ll get around to working on speed some day…
Kelly, 7 minute miles! Thats awesome. LOL! After I complete my first sprint Tri I am going to work on my speed a bit. I am barley hitting under 9 minute miles…..